Case Study: BairesDev achieves VPN‑free Zero Trust access and $1M+ savings with Zscaler

Global Software Developer Embraces Zero Trust

BairesDev, a fast-growing global software developer headquartered in San Francisco with 4,000+ professionals across 40 countries, needed to secure privilege-based access for a fully remote, multi‑OS workforce while protecting IP and meeting both internal and client security policies. VPNs and jump hosts proved costly and complex to manage, and the company needed a scalable way to standardize endpoint protection and enforce policy across diverse environments.

BairesDev deployed the Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange—using Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA) and Zscaler Private Access (ZPA)—after a successful proof-of-value, integrating with Google IdP and CrowdStrike for identity and device posture checks. The solution enables clientless, direct access to apps and workloads without VPNs, shrinks the attack surface with risk-based policies and outgoing-only connections, and delivers estimated savings of $1M+ over three years while helping prevent costly breaches and ensuring continuity and compliance with client requirements.

BairesDev

Pablo Damian Riboldi

IT Manager and CISO